# Graduating Against All Odds

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Podcast: [Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sacramento-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564759)
Published: 2026-06-28T14:23:49+00:00
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Aaron Phelps just graduated high school — a milestone that defies the odds. Diagnosed with Type 1 spinal muscular atrophy at birth, doctors predicted he wouldn’t live past his first birthday. Yet, through faith, research, and an experimental drug, he thrived. Using a telepresence robot since kindergarten, he learned remotely — a setup made mainstream during the pandemic — and even starred in an international documentary. Now, he’s heading to Arizona State University online, with big dreams: becoming a disability advocate and landing a job at Disney. His story proves that limits are just starting points. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fcfc93bb661dbed4

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